Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical school loan repayment

Monthly stipend for residents and fellows

Malpractice & Tail coverage

Full relocation reimbursement

Opportunities for mentorship and growth

Academic appointment opportunities

Job summary

The American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Hand Surgeon to join our team in Allentown, Lehigh County. This role involves providing comprehensive orthopedic care and treating local athletes while working within a multidisciplinary team. We offer a competitive salary linked to quality measures, excellent benefits, and opportunities to participate in teaching and research. Join us at Geisinger and help shape the future of health for our communities.

Qualifications

• Board certification or eligibility in Hand Surgery.
• Experience in orthopaedic care and related fields.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
• Relocation reimbursement available.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with a variety of orthopedic conditions.
• Treat local high school and collegiate athletes.
• Participate in teaching, research, and mentorship.

Skills

Hand surgery

Orthopaedic surgery

Academic medicine

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible Hand Surgeon

Tools

Epic

Job description

At Geisinger, we’ve been focused on advancing the future of health for more than a century. Today, we continue down the path of innovation by expanding our Musculoskeletal Institute, a national leader in quality, innovation, research and education. Our mission at the Institute is to provide the highest-quality care, to improve mobility and to enhance the quality of life of our patients including professional, collegiate, and high school athletes in our communities. Advancing the science of orthopedic surgery and its related disciplines through research and education is at the forefront of our practice – reinforcing the mindset of “all things possible.”

We currently have opportunities in Geisinger’s Northeast regions to work as a board-certified/board-eligible Hand Surgeon. You would have the opportunity to work with a team including 85 physicians, 90 advanced practitioners and 575 employees, providing comprehensive care for patients with orthopaedic foot and ankle, hand and wrist, elbow and shoulder, hip and knee, sports medicine, trauma and cancer conditions throughout the Musculoskeletal Institute. Through our affiliations, you will not only treat members of our communities but athletes from local high schools and clubs. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.

Geisinger takes pride in the support we provide our physicians to promote a healthy work/life balance:

• Medical school loan repayment
• Monthly stipend available to current residents and fellows upon signature of an offer letter
• Competitive straight salary model linked to quality and value versus productivity measures
• Excellent benefit package, including Malpractice & Tail coverage
• Full relocation reimbursement
• Opportunities to participate in teaching, research and optimizing access for patients
• Fully integrated electronic health record (Epic)
• Support and leadership from a full range of dedicated, experienced specialists & subspecialists
• Professional opportunities for mentorship, growth and advancement
• Opportunity for an academic appointment through Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.

Geisinger’s Northeast Region supports two areas – Wilkes-Barre and Scranton – with a total of 3 hospitals, a multi-disciplinary Healthplex in Pittston (centrally located in-between the two areas), and numerous MSKI outpatient clinics. The ability to work with local semi-professional teams, including Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (a Pittsburgh Penguin minor league hockey farm team) and the Scranton/ the Wilkes-Barre RailRiders (a New York Yankees MLB farm team).

Conveniently located off Interstate 81 in Pittston, Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint offers a variety of medical services for children and adults including surgery and endoscopy; bone, muscle and joint care; urologic services; eye care and eyewear; and physical and occupational therapy, as well as laboratory and diagnostics. As well as ConvenientCare and orthopaedic urgent care services.